Weathering, Erosion, And Soil

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Across
  1. 2. this type of weathering works best in cold climates
  2. 5. soil whose parent material is the local bedrock
  3. 9. type of water erosion that cuts small channels in slopes
  4. 11. smallest type of particle found in soil
  5. 13. rust if formed by this process
  6. 14. type of erosion that goes slowly but can move large sediments
  7. 15. the removal of weathered sediment
  8. 16. this type of weathering is most prevalent in dry climates
  9. 18. the dropping off of removed sediment
  10. 21. a distinct layer within a soil profile
  11. 22. type of weathering where the composition is changed
  12. 23. the _______ of plants can often cause pressure-based weathering
Down
  1. 1. the factors of soil formation include, climate, topography, parent material, biological activity, and ___________.
  2. 3. this force pulls things downslope in many types of erosion
  3. 4. type of acid formed when Co2 combines with water
  4. 6. loose covering of weathered rock particles and decaying organic matter
  5. 7. soil that is rich in organic matter will have a ________ color
  6. 8. uplift and weathering caused by the removal of overlying pressure
  7. 10. contains little or no organic matter and is often made of broken-down bedrock
  8. 12. this is caused by sulfure dioxide, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen oxide combining with rain water
  9. 17. more exposed _________ __________ = a higher rate of weathering
  10. 19. top layer of a soil profile
  11. 20. chemical weathering happens the quickest in this type of climate